Viewing tool used in the operation of hand bending pipe

ABSTRACT

One embodiment of a mirror or reflective surface is set onto a ridged material. The mirror or reflective surface is set at a precise angle by support legs that inserted into holes in the ridged material. The support legs can also be placed in storage notches in ridged material.

There are mirrors sold the purpose of applying makeup that look similar to my embodiment; However, my embodiment has been crafted to be at a precise angle when set on the ground, so the user can look down onto and see a ground level view of work being done. It is very beneficial to have this angled view while performing pipe bending.

I have been in the electrical trade for twenty plus years. As a master pipe bender for electrical conduit, I have seen a problem that required me to put my head to the ground so that I can have an eye level view of the ground in order to make a perfect measurement.

In order to make perfect bends one must measure from ground to the bottom of the pipe. This method of measuring inspired the idea to build this tool. After building and using my embodiment, I realized I had something very useful and time saving. There are no such tools on the market, and I could find no patents even close to my embodiment.

SUMMARY

An embodiment having a mirror or reflective surface supported at a precise angle to see ground level view when looking down onto. Said view is for purpose of perfect measurements.

DRAWINGS—REFERENCE NUMERALS

-   -   1—A mirror or reflective surface set on material     -   2—Legs that support mirror or reflective surface at precise         angle     -   3—Notches in material for purpose of leg storage when not in use     -   4—Holes that legs are set into so that legs protrude from when         tool is in use

DETAILED DESCRIPTION—FIG. 1, FIG. 2 AND FIG. 3

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front and partial side of the viewing tool. A mirror or reflective surface attached to the front of a ridged material (1). There are also two detachable legs(2). One of which is shown in (FIG. 1). The other leg (2) is hidden behind the tool at this angle of view.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back and partial side of the viewing tool. The ridged material with mirror or reflective surface attached to front (1). The back side will have cut outs (4) that allow the legs (2) to be inserted when using the tool. There are also cut outs (3) for the legs (2) to be used when storing the tool.

FIG. 3 is an actual photo of the embodiment being used in the field. The photo is intended to show the complexity of this embodiment. You can see the tradesperson holding the bender in one hand and a tape measure in the other hand. The embodiment allows the tradesperson to see the measurement from the ground to the bottom of the pipe, and the tradesperson can also see their level that is required in making sure the pipe remains level for perfect measurements.

OPERATION

One would pull legs (2) out of storage notches (3) that are cut into ridged material with mirror or reflective surface set onto it (1). One then inserts legs (2) into Holes (4) cut into material with mirror or reflective surface set onto it (1), and the tool is now set on the ground so that the mirror or reflective surface is facing work being done. User is then able look down onto tool and see a ground level view for the purpose of getting a perfect measurement from ground to bottom of pipe being bent without having to get down and physically look at same view.

Advantages

This embodiment is so useful in the trades, and allows user to verify perfect measurements From ground to bottom of pipe being bent without the need for constant up and down on hands and knees. The embodiment allows user an easy way to make perfect kicked 90 degree bend or check an offset bend. User no longer needs to depend on a helper measuring while tradesperson bends, or getting up and down on hands and knees.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

The reader will see that the embodiment is extremely useful, and once a tradesperson uses it, they find it hard to see how they did without it.

It allows tradesperson to bend perfectly measured bends alone and without having to get up and down from hands and knees saving time and energy.

It shows a view that cannot be seen without putting your head down to the ground and looking horizontally.

It self-contains for easy storage and is quickly available for practical use.

Although the description describes a certain stand set at a precise angle. This embodiment should not be limited by said description. The embodiment may have alternative methods, including but not limited to: supports such as legs on hinges, or a cover that folds to a triangle designed to meet precise angle. 

1. A viewing tool comprising: a mirror or reflective surface set on a ridged material; said mirror or reflective surface is set at precise angle and held by supports; said precise angle allows for a ground level view when looked down onto said mirror or reflective surface, and said ridged material is supported on said ground level at said precise angle on at least one removable supporting leg.
 2. The viewing tool according to claim 1, wherein said viewing tool is configured for a tradesperson performing pipe bending by hand.
 3. The viewing tool according to claim 1, includes at least two removable supporting legs.
 4. The viewing tool according to claim 1, wherein said ridged material has at least one hole configured to secure said removable leg therein to support said mirror or reflective surface at said precise angle.
 5. The viewing tool according to claim 4, wherein said ridged material further includes at least one notch that is configured to store said removable leg.
 6. The viewing tool according to claim 5 wherein there are two holes and two notches to store and use and secure two removable legs in said ridged material. 